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Business is booming in South Denver. From entrepreneurial startups to major corporations like Charter Communications and Liberty Media, there are countless examples of companies that could have chosen to locate anywhere—but they decided to do business here.
It’s no surprise when you consider the area’s many assets, which include a strategic location, skilled workforce and outstanding quality of life.
In the Compark Business Park, situated in Parker’s northwest corner, there are multiple shining examples of business success. The park has cultivated a thriving business culture, drawing in high-caliber tenants like Quantum, LabCorp, Community Power Corporation and Paragon 28
The park occupies a prim...

The Town of Parker cultivates a playful, family-oriented culture. From our lush parks to our plethora of recreational options and cultural activities, it’s easy to find ways to connect and engage as a family here.
This family-friendly factor is increasingly important to workers looking for life/work balance. And it’s well documented that happy workers contribute to business success.
ET Investments moved to Parker from Aurora several years back. CFO Jim Shumway says it’s been a very positive experience, both for the business and its employees, many of whom already lived in Parker.
As a father of five children, he’s also found Parker deliver...

Why do some small cities continue to grow and thrive while others shrink and stagnate? A recent study shed some light on that question and discovered that vibrant cities have some key characteristics in common.
Successful cities typically have active and engaged citizens with a strong sense of place and community pride. They also have a forward-thinking approach that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship.
Parker, Colorado fits this profile. The Town looks to build social capital. It welcomes resident involvement and has several citizen commissions that focus on specific issues, such as planning and development.
Life-enhancing amenities that make the Town distinctive and foste...

Parker, Colorado’s population has more than doubled in the last couple of decades as more people discover that it’s a terrific place to live, work and play. Parents can have successful careers, their children have access to a wealth of educational options, and everyone can enjoy a superb quality of life.
Finding Opportunity in Parker
Leanne Naso relocated to Parker in 2002 from Texas to help build and open Parker Adventist Hospital.
A native of Houston, Naso never thought she’d leave her home state. But when she was asked to help build a new hospital in Parker, she couldn’t turn down the opportunity.
“Lookin...

Orignal Article Posted by US News
Article by Katie Hearsum
Founded in the mid-1800s as a mining hub during the gold rush, Denver has come a long way since its Wild West days. Over time, its residents have evolved from gunslinging gamblers into an easygoing crowd of ambitious, progressive-minded fitness fanatics and nature lovers who are eager to push the envelope on everything from civil rights to drug laws. Nicknamed the Mile High City for its 5,280-foot elevation (although officially reported as 5,279 feet), Denver's location at the base of the Rocky Mountains provides a gateway to a slew of outdoor pursuits, althoug...

A host of variables factor into whether or not a new venture will succeed or fail. Location is one of the primary considerations. Some places simply have strategic advantages over others.
Parker, Colorado has a range of attributes that make it appealing to entrepreneurs. When Doug Crozier was asked to be the founding CEO for the Solomon Foundation, he had the option of locating the new Church Extension Fund anywhere in the United States. He chose Parker.
Crozier cites the Town’s growth potential and exceptional quality of life as aspects that tipped the scale in favor of Parker. It proved to b...